2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual Supplement - Page 8
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Manual
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6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m). NOTE: How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Shift lever in PARK • Doors closed • Hood closed HAZARD switch off BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) Battery at an acceptable charge level RKE PANIC button not pressed Fuel meets minimum requirement Water In Fuel Indicator Light is not illuminated "Wait To Start" telltale is not illuminated • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. • • The Remote Start system will wait for the "Wait To Start" • amber telltale to extinguish before cranking the engine. This allows time for the engine pre-heat cycle to pre-heat • the cylinder air, and is normal in cold weather. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center/EVIC Warning • Lights" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for • further information on the "Wait To Start" amber telltale • and the pre-heat cycle.